1,000+ live performances to date, Drew De Four is a 6'7, Belgian-American, singer-songwriter, Dueling Pianist, actor, and multi-instrumentalist. After graduating from the University of Michigan in May of 2006, Drew embarked on his first world tour playing 75 shows over 5 months in 30 different international cities including Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore, Boulder, Seattle, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin - performing at night clubs, cafés and piano bars. 2007 saw the release of his debut album: "Earlier Work" which he released at over 150 shows internationally throughout a year that also included Drew signing his first record contract with the Indie label: Grey Dog's Records in Japan. 2008 will see the release of "Love and Politics on a Piano" - an ambitious, yet minimalist, sophomore effort featuring only piano and vocals. This upcoming summer will involve another tour featuring Drew's solo act: a true variety show with original music, improvisation, over 1,000 cover songs to choose from, and an emphasis on interaction with the audience. All of this leads to Drew's most ambitious project yet: "The Troubadour" - an original musical and album that Drew hopes to start recording in January of 2009.
When Drew is not performing his own material at “original-music-endorsing” venues, he tours as one of the most prolific Dueling Pianists on the national circuit, performing a high-energy, sing-along, all-request rock show. Over the past 3 years, he has performed at over 40 different Dueling Pianos venues from coast to coast.
This summer, Drew will tour the US, UK, and Ireland to release "Love and Politics on a Piano," - an album featuring only the use of vocals and piano. The shows will utilize mainly piano bars and small venues suitable for Drew's one man show (and album).
Although he plays in a variety of formats, Drew's most recent incarnation as a solo piano performer has proven to be his forte. While promoting his original material, Drew enlivens audiences with his charismatic piano-playing style and inexhaustive repertoire. Drew desires to be an entertainer above all else and to serve the audience instead of vice versa. Though typically solo, guest musicians and even a backing band might also accompany a Drew De Four show (check Myspace.com/drewd4 for details).
Drew's music is a truly eclectic mix of all piano forms. Influenced by Ray Charles, Peter Gabriel, Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright, and the Afghan Whigs, Drew writes in a variety of styles and genres with a focus on rhythm and percussion. Lately, Drew's original sound draws on classical roots with a contemporary mix of rock, country, folk, soul and r&b. For the most part, Drew enjoys playing: "whatever you want to hear," because he values the audience more than the music.
hey drew, hope all is well, are you missing the uk yet? got one of andys new tunes onto a film! and we are going to release it as a digital single, been a busy few weeks!, take it easy
Hey Drew! Ive seen you a bunch of times in Delhi at Sol..your awesome!...You should totally check out places to play in Mass..Boston, GLOUCESTER, Salem, etc...I think people would be totally into you! I am moving there on Sept 1st, so wont see you when u play here again. But i figured mabey you'd want to possibly check out Mass! Any-hoo, I hope all is well and mabey ill be hearin' ya soon!! ~*PEACE*~
Are you back in the states yet? I just finished up the festival here and man was it crazy. I'm convinced that we need to get you on the mainstage next year.
Hey Drew. Excellent stuff in the Sky the 12th and 13th! Both really excellent shows. Hope it all went well for you in Galway. I'll get the photos of the gig to you as soon as I can! Looking forward to seeing you next time you're back around!
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Cat Malojian & special guests Bog Lane Theatre, Ballymahon, Co Longford Friday July 18th Doors 8:15pm Tickets €12 in advance from the Country Shop, Ballymahon or by reservation on 086 4072441
Drew de Four Skelly's, Ballymahon, Co Longford Friday July 18th 11pm FREE GIG
Charlie McGhettigan, Gary Ferguson (USA), Colin Henry & Janet Holmes (In the Round) Bog Lane Theatre, Ballymahon, Co Longford Saturday July 19th Doors 8:15pm Tickets €15 in advance from the Country Shop, Ballymahon or by reservation on 086 4072441
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Hamell On Trial (USA) & special guest Bog Lane Theatre, Ballymahon, Co Longford Saturday August 16th Doors 8:15pm Tickets €15 in advance from the Country Shop, Ballymahon or by reservation on 086 4072441
I was convinced you were playing on the 19th in Galway, so I booked the night off. Now I found out that I didnt get the night off work and Id have to settle for the 14th and 15th instead. I rechecked the dates and your playing the 15th! Fate! Cant wait!
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he ydrew sorry bout last night on aim i didnt see your reply until the morning, where are you flying into? i can come meet you at the airport or whatever feel free to crash at mine if you want im deffiantly up for playing some music and just hanging, i will call you later today to try to arrange stuff with you, take care bro, jake
Hiya Buddy! I am going to be in London on the 27th and want to come see you do your thing. Are there tickets or anything? I may have a group in tow. It would be amazing to see someone from home. It's been so long.
Its great to hear from you, i know how busy you are! IT wont be soon before your in england, im excited. Ive been doing lots musically just trying to gain some more tools of the trade if you get what i mean, let me know when you get a chance to relax....
